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Quizzical Questions: 10 February 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Henderson unveils flood insurance scheme
The policy will be made available through the broker's Connect to the Hub specialist wholesale facility.
Vecta supplies wedding scheme
Policy targeted at UK residents planning a wedding either in the UK or overseas.
Five more deals in due diligence post Higos buy, says GRP’s Mike Bruce
CEO for broking states two further “regional hubs” could be confirmed next month.
RSA ends roofers and scaffolders capacity with Pen
Insurer and MGA still working together on other business lines.
Profits up at ICB Group
Broker reveals turnover rose by 7.4%.
Global Risk Partners buys Higos Insurance Services
Ian Gosden and management team will continue to lead the broker.
LV joins Una’s panel
In the partnership both companies will look to create "innovative products" to their broker partners.
Iprism teams up with Qatari Insurance Company to replace Gable capacity
The move affected construction, property and casualty business.
RSA introduces new structure for Global Risk Solutions
Insurer claims the new model will help it trade more collaboratively with brokers.
PPI complaints account for half of FOS’ workload
The ombudsman opened 36,065 new PPI cases between October and December last year.
Gibbs Denley awarded chartered status
The East Anglian broker has been given the award by the CII.
Biba launches insurance schemes management facility with MGA
The trade body noted that the facility reversed traditional scheme models.
Principal Insurance report pre-tax profits of £327,109
Broker delivers second consecutive year of profit having been founded in 2011.
Further investment in Risk Solved
Nikki Daniels joins the board of insurtech business.
Editor's letter - February 2017
“Brokers have to give customers what they want and need in the way that they choose to buy”
#insagepeople: 06 - 12 February 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
In-depth - succession planning: Selling up not selling out
Finding the right buyer is not just about getting the best price for your business
In-depth - succession planning: Buying in to buyouts
When it comes to selling up and moving on, a management buyout could ensure a brokerage’s culture survives succession
In-depth - succession planning: Beyond succession
Brokers should be able to rely on help from their insurer partners when it comes to succession planning, writes Phil Bayles
Quizzical questions: 3 February 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Towergate and Allianz hogged the limelight this week while brokers were also interested in a $200bn insurance stress test.
Networks snapshot 2017: Plug in to the network
Insurance Age tests the network, AR and franchisor markets to find out what issues these growing sectors are expecting to face in the next 12 months
Steve Wood to leave Paymentshield
Kay Martin to take on reponsibility in addition to commercial director at Towergate.